West, Robert,  1955- <br/><br/>
Theory of addiction / 
Robert West and Jamie Brown. 
 - 2nd edition. 
 - 272 pages ;  25 cm 
<br/><br/> Previous edition: Oxford: Blackwell, 2006. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction: journey to the centre of addiction Definition, theory and observation Beginning the journey: addiction as choice Choice is not enough: the concepts of impulse and self-control Addiction, habit and instrumental learning Addiction in populations, and comprehensive theories Development of a comprehensive theory A synthetic theory of motivation A theory of addiction. 
<br/><br/> Specialized. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780470674215 (pbk.) :  £32.99 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Substance abuse.<br/>Compulsive behavior.<br/>Health and Fitness.<br/>Health and Wellbeing.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.8'6